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The Big Poultry Hatchery Review: Where to Buy (And Not to Buy) Chickens
You’ve built a coop, set up a brooder, and done your research… you’re ready for chickens! Now, where to buy them? You have more options than ever today – read this guide to learn about our favorite poultry hatcheries.
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The Big Egg Hatching Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Hatch Eggs in an Incubator
Are you ready to jump into the world of hatching eggs at home? Hatching your own chicken eggs is easy, but it’s important to go into it prepared. Let us teach you everything we know about optimizing hatch rates, the most effective incubators, and keeping chicks healthy.
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My Hen Is Eating Eggs! What Do I Do?
You’ve had your chicken flock for about a year, and everything’s been going well. Out of the blue, you seem to be collecting fewer eggs from the nesting boxes every day. You’ve gone from five eggs per day down to one or two, and you don’t know why – none of your hens look broody,…
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Is My Chicken a Rooster or Hen? 6 Methods You Can Use to Tell Them Apart
We’ve all been there, wishing we could magically tell baby chicks apart by gender before they reach puberty. While this guide won’t grant you any magic powers, it’ll certainly help improve your sexing odds.
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Are Backyard Chickens Worth It? The True Cost of Backyard Chickens
With the resent rise in egg costs here in the USA, more people than ever are considering backyard chickens. However, do eggs alone offset the cost of owning chickens? How much do chickens cost, really? Click to read more!
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The Big Backyard Chicken Starter Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Backyard Chickens
New to raising backyard chickens and not sure what you need to do? This guide holds everything you need to know to start things off on the right foot.
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How to Reuse Eggshells: 4 (Legitimate) Uses for Chicken Eggshells in Your Home and Garden
If you throw your egg shells in the trash, take a minute to read this article! Your chickens’ eggs don’t just make a good breakfast – their shells are a useful resource, too.
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Can I Eat Fertilized Chicken Eggs? Plus Other Frequently Asked Questions About Eggs
New and old chicken keepers alike sometimes wonder about eating fertilized eggs. In this post, we’ll go over whether they’re ok to eat, some frequently asked questions, and other things to consider.
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What Can Chickens Eat? Scraps and Leftovers That Chickens Love (And Some They Don’t)
Have you ever wondered about what kitchen scraps might be safe to feed your chickens, and which ones might be dangerous? We’ll go over some of chickens’ favorite human foods and others that you should avoid giving them in this post.
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Self-Sufficiency, Sustainability, and You: 20+ Eco-Friendly Retailers That Help You Live Greener
Green, sustainable living is hard enough without having to do it all yourself! In this article, you’ll find several of the best eco-friendly and thoughtful retailers that I’ve found on the ‘net so far – ready to help you along in your journey of self-sufficiency and sustainability. Updated regularly!